Navy Cargo Handling Battalions (NCHBs) are expeditionary

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History

The Cargo Handling Battalions trace their lineage to U.S. Navy's first "Combat

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Warfare qualification

Sailors assigned to NCHBs are eligible to earn designation as

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. To do this, candidates must attend various training events over the course of several months and then demonstrate their knowledge at an oral board.

List of Navy Cargo Handling Battalions

References

Sources

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